A speciality from the Spanish sierrras and mountains. Also found from one, possibly two localities in France. It is generally hard to find and very local. Identification can be difficult due to the presence and abundance of several similar species.

Identification & Similar species: Compared to the other Aricia sp., it generally lacks red-orange marking on the upperside. The underside forewing cell spot is often large and round and there is a pronounced curve in the post discal row of spots.

The Aricia are separated from the similar blue genus Polyommatus by the lack of blue on the upperside in the males and the post discal line of spots is not a gental curve due to the displacement of the spot of space 6.

Distribution & Flight: Many of the sierras and mountains of Spain. It is known from one location in the French Pyrenees. Most supbspecies fly in a single brood in between June and August.